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Zapotec wool rug (2.5x10), "Life in Oaxaca"
Wonderfully intricate, complex patterns in earth colors come to life on a handloom. Delfina Ruiz demonstrates Mexico's Zapotec artistry and her own weaving skills with this dazzling wool rug.
Titled Vida en Teotitlán in Spanish.
- 3.14 kgs
- 6.9 lbs
- 2.97 m L x 0.8 m W
- 9.75 ft. L x 2.6 ft. W
- Pile height: 0.5 cm H
- Pile height: 0.2" H
- 100% wool
- Dry clean only
- All natural dyes
- Designed for floor use
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Mexico.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Mexico
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Savvy Traveler
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09/17/2019
"Gorgeous Rug Evoking Memories of Oaxaca"
This rug is amazing! The colors are very vibrant and the craftsmanship is top notch. I have been to Oaxaca many times, and Ms. Ruizs work is among the best I have seen. It looks fantastic in our home and gets many compliments.
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Norman Meshriy
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05/17/2018
"A Beautiful Addition!"
This rug looks wonderful in my hallway. I have purchased several rugs from Novica and they have greatly enhanced the look of my apartment.
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Margaret
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06/27/2022
"Beautiful Handmade Cotton Shawl"
The black and turquoise cotton shawl/revozo is beautiful and well made! The colors are gorgeous and I look forward to wearing with many things because it will add so much to any black outfit!
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Lennafrances
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12/10/2021
"pure magical warmth"
medicinal plants treks,deep forest wanderings, and windy farm days are all warmed by this poncho.Full freedom of movement is allowed ,and I am warmed by the weavers gift. thankyou
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Teotitlan Trek, Red and Blue Wool Poncho
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Monica
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11/20/2021
"Different and beautiful"
I saw it was different and very beautiful. Excellent work!
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Eternal Earth, Zigzag Zapotec Wool Area Rug in Brown from Mexico (2x3)
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Rosalie
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11/09/2021
"Well made and high quality rebozo"
I love this shawl / rebozo. The colors are beautiful. The pattern is also wonderful. Shipping time to the US was reasonable. The rebozo was neat packages. I would definitely order again.
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